Global AFC Assurance Lead — Risk & Controls

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced Anti-Money Laundering – Oversight and Controls professional. You will design and execute a robust AFC assurance plan for UOB’s overseas operations, coordinating with Line 1 assurance owners and Internal Audit to ensure consistency and effectiveness.

You will lead complex assurance engagements, provide expert guidance on testing and remediation, and work with local compliance teams to strengthen risk-based assurance frameworks, including

Qualifications

• Strong AML/CFT subject matter expertise linked to regulatory requirements and operational processes.
• Experience in applying risk-based assurance methodologies and planning frameworks.
• Practical data analytics experience within assurance, audit, or risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Design & execute a robust AFC assurance plan for overseas operations.
• Coordinate with Line 1 assurance owners and Internal Audit to avoid duplication.
• Provide expert guidance on review planning, findings interpretation, and follow-up actions.
• Lead assurance engagements and drive remediation actions with Line 1 teams.
• Help enhance compliance assurance methodologies and standards in collaboration with IA and GC teams.

Skills

AML/CFT

Financial crime

Assurance

Audit

Risk management

Data analytics

GenAI awareness

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an experienced Anti-Money Laundering – Oversight and Controls professional. You will design and execute a robust AFC assurance plan for UOB’s overseas operations, coordinating with Line 1 assurance owners and Internal Audit to ensure consistency and effectiveness.

You will lead complex assurance engagements, provide expert guidance on testing and remediation, and work with local compliance teams to strengthen risk-based assurance frameworks, including